Vikings Make Final Cuts, Announce 53-Man Roster

The Minnesota Vikings made their final cuts today to reach the NFL required 53-man roster by this afternoon's official deadline. Those waived or cut by the team include ex-Gopher QB Mitch Leidner and offensive lineman Alex Boone.

2017-18 Initial Minnesota Vikings 53-Man Roster

Quarterbacks (2)

Sam Bradford

Case Keenum

QB Teddy Bridgewater was put on the 'Physically Unable to Perform List,' meaning he wouldn't be eligible to play for the Vikings until week seven.

Running Backs (4)

Delvin Cook

Latavius Murray

Jerick McKinnon

C.J. Ham

Wide Receivers (6)

Stefon Diggs

Adam Thielen

Laquon Treadwell

Jarius Wright

Rodney Adams

Stacy Coley

WR Michael Floyd remains with the Vikings on the 'Suspended List,' unable to return to the team until week five.

Tight Ends (3)

Kyle RudolphM

David Morgan

Bucky Hodges

Offensive Line (9)

Riley Reiff

Nick Easton

Pat Elfein

Joe Berger

Mike Remmers

Jeremiah Sirles

Danny Isidora

Aviante Collins

Rashod Hill

Defensive Line (9)

Everson Griffen

Linval Joseph

Tom Johnson

Danielle Hunter

Brian Robison

Stephen Weatherly

Tashawn Bower

Jaleel Johnson

Shamar Stephen

Linebackers (6)

Anthony Barr

Eric Kendricks

Kentrell Brothers

Ben Gedeon

Emmanuel Lamur

Eric Wilson

Defensive Backs (11)

Xavier Rhodes

Trae Waynes

Terence Newman

Harrison Smith

Andrew Sendejo

Mackensie Alexander

Tramaine Brock

Marcus Sherels

Antone Exum Jr.

Anthony Harris

Jayron Kearse

Kicker (1)

Kai Forbath

Punter (1)

Ryan Quigley

OK, now it's time to play for real. The Vikings open the regular season on Monday Night Football September 11th at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis against Adrain Peterson and the New Orleans Saints.

Skol Vikings!

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